"If I am a Republican shill, wouldn't you think I am the least amount of a threat to the president?"

In this quote, Jeff Gannon is defending himself versus allegations that he is a Republican puppet or "shill." He argues that if he were really a shill, then he would be unlikely to pose a risk to the president, as he would simply be promoting the Republican Party's program. Gannon's declaration suggests that he sees himself as an independent reporter who is not beholden to any particular political celebration or ideology. He appears to be suggesting that, as someone who is not seen as a direct hazard to the president, he ought to be allowed to continue to report on events and problems surrounding the White House without facing excessive criticism or censorship.